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Description

Examining the intimate and often contentious relations between NATO and the UN over two generations, the author documents their interconnected history and stresses the importance of both organizations in the twenty-first century, recognizing their potential to advance global peace and security. This book impacts our perception of NATO while filling a sizable gap in our understanding of post-World War II diplomacy.

Author Biography

Lawrence S. Kaplan is Emeritus Director, Lyman L. Lemnitzer Center for NATO and European Studies, Kent State University, and Professorial Lecturer in History, Georgetown University. He is the author or editor of more than two dozen books, including NATO Divided, NATO United and most recently NATO 1948: The Birth of the Transatlantic Alliance.